Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Systematic Literature Review In Nutrition | |||
| Reference | AS4002 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | June 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with the ability to carry out a systematic literature review on a nutritional, dietary or food-related topic and make conclusions and recommendations. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Execute a literature search strategy using appropriate methods. |
| 2 | Summarise key methods and results of published work appropriately. |
| 3 | Critically evaluate published literature. |
| 4 | Discuss the key findings in the broader context of current knowledge on the topic. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Students can choose from themed areas relating to contemporary issues in nutrition and food science. Each student will have specific objectives to be addressed in a student-centered study. Each student will have individual guidance sessions with his/her tutor. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This is a student-centred module supported by online lectures and telephone, skype or email contact with the tutor whilst students are on placement. When students return to campus they will be supported by face-to-face tutorials. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 5 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 145 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | A written report. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 (report, CW1) comprises 100% of the module grade. A minimum of a Grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage 3 or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | FINK, A., 2014. Conducting research literature reviews: from the internet to paper. 4th ed. Los Angeles: SAGE. |
| 2 | HEWITT-TAYLOR, J., 2017. The essential guide to doing a health and social care literature review. London: Routledge. |
| 3 | JESSON, J., MATHESON, L. and LACEY, F.M., 2011. Doing your literature review: traditional and systematic techniques. London: SAGE. |
| 4 | PURSSELL, E. & McCrae, N., 2020. How to perform a systematic literature review : a guide for healthcare researchers, practitioners and students. Cham: Springer. |
| 5 | ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY. Systematic reviews: what is a systematic review? Available from: https://library.rgu.ac.uk/systematic-reviews |
| 6 | ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY. Search techniques. Available from: https://library.rgu.ac.uk/search-techniques |
| 7 | In addition to books on the methodology of systematic literature reviews, each student is expected to search and obtain literature relevant to their topic, with guidance from their tutor. |